One of the main attractions for me on this stay in southern Spain are the beaches. Not realizing how special this area is, I was unprepared for what I discovered. Big & beautiful Tarifa Beach, Playa Lances Sur is a spectacular piece of nature for so many reasons. Size Letโs first talk about how big …
The Beautiful Plaza de Espana at Dawn
One thing I knew I wanted to see on this short visit to Seville is Plaza de Espana. If you google this city, almost the first image to pop up is of this magnificent space. Having only a handful of days to choose from, even though the weather was overcast, I headed out. The beautiful …
The Beautiful Golden Sand Beaches in Sanur Bali
Now onto my third coastal destination while visiting this Indonesian island this year. Previously I have explored the Seminyak and Canggu areas. The beautiful golden sand beaches in Sanur Bali are surprisingly busy, mostly with locals enjoying the sea. Sindhu Beach This is a gorgeous gold sand beach just south of Segara & Sanur. Here …
My Hike up Mt. Nakkerd to the Big Buddha!
Oh jeez, I thought I had bitten off more than I could chew this morning. This was a steep one, and one that I had to constantly encourage myself to keep continuing. My hike up Mt. Nakkerd to the big Buddha was both exhausting and exhilarating. Location Past Kata Beach on Phuket Island, if one …
This Girl Loves Nessebar Beach
I have been on location for a couple of weeks now. Exploring the area around Nessebar has been fantastic. The vibes here are great, very light, soft and free of stress. People have travelled to this area of Bulgaria for their holidays and are relaxed. Having been to 9 different beaches here so far, this …
Walking the Beautiful Riva Promenade in Split
When visiting the city of Split, the Riva waterfront is one of the most photographed tourist attractions. It is a special place where people of all ages come together to exercise, socialize, dine and enjoy the company of each other under the big blue Croatian sky. Walking the beautiful Riva Promenade in Split is a …
South Beach is Where It’s At!
Sayulita is a surf town, and has been so for a very long time. It is what draws many of the visitors the town sees every year. A perfect place to learn to surf and South Beach is where it’s at! Sayulita has a beautiful long stretch of coast line right in front of the …
Sunrise at Puerto Morelos Beach
Today was a marvellous morning to catch the sunrise at Puerto Morelos beach. As I was walking to the beach this morning, I saw a coin on the sidewalk. I bent to pick it up and a young Mexican man said ‘Lucky’. I turned and said “Si Lucky!” for it was a 1 peso coin. …
Lighthouses of Puerto Morelos Mexico
There are two lighthouses of Puerto Morelos Mexico, the sleepy little seaside town about halfway between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. The oldest lighthouse, El Faro Inclinado, stands right at the waters edge and has become the iconic symbol of the town. When you search google for information on this wee fishing village, most of …
Tropical Christmas
So my brain is having a little difficulty with the juxtaposition of a tropical Christmas. I’m Canadian and am most familiar with the typical western Christmas. You know, the cold weather, soaring dark pine trees, snow covered ground and mugs of hot chocolate. Being absolutely bombarded everywhere you go with Christmas music and decorations, usually …